‘Road-rage’ driver who ran woman over is charged with murder after his victim caught coronavirus in hospital and died Robert Barrow, 54, allegedly drove over Tahereh Pirali-Dashti, 40, on January 20 The incident happened on the North Circular Road in Finchley, North London Injured Mrs Pirali-Dashti died in hospital on April 10, after contracting Covid-19 … Read more
Boris Johnson told Donald Trump that he is ‘feeling better and on the road to recovery’ from coronavirus during a call with the US president today – as the Prime Minister increasingly appears to be back in the government driving seat. Despite Mr Johnson continuing to convalesce at Chequers with pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds, the two leaders held … Read more
On The Road James Naughtie Simon & Schuster £20 Rating: As a young student with journalistic ambitions, the broadcaster and former Radio … Read more
‘Top up?’ inquired my husband, as we sat on the sun-dappled terrace. It’s hard to think of a nicer question. Especially when asked on a balmy afternoon in Beaune, the unofficial capital of Burgundy’s Côte-d’Or region, where we were simply doing what the good people of this dignified town do best – savouring one of … Read more
Huge 850ft road bridge collapses in Italy – but just two drivers are injured with the river crossing virtually empty amid Covid-19 lockdown The 850ft bridge collapsed this morning near the town of Aulla, near Florence Italy’s lockdown has cut traffic across the country, including on the bridge road Two drivers have been taken to … Read more
Hidden Valley Road Robert Kolker Quercus, £20 Rating: With … Read more
Traffic chiefs and experts are predicting a decline in traffic volume and train usage in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak with home working becoming a permanent reality for many employees. AA President, Edmund King, has said demand for travel, on the road or by rail, will be reduced as the majority of companies have … Read more
1. Driving during the lockdown could invalidate insurance Car journeys are currently limited to essential travel. ‘So if you have an accident and can`t prove your journey was essential, your insurance may be void,’ says Nick. 2. MOT exemption means you’re responsible for you car’s safety – and should tell your insurer if a test … Read more
Get off the road! Health chiefs warn the public to stay at home after ‘concerning’ INCREASE in road traffic despite lock-down and police efforts to stop unnecessary journeys Official figures show that there has been a sharp up-swell in recent days There have been signs of heavy traffic remaining in some cities like London Prof Yvonne Doyle: … Read more
Get off the road! Health chiefs warn the public to stay at home after ‘concerning’ INCREASE in road traffic despite lock-down and police efforts to stop unnecessary journeys Official figures show that there has been a sharp up-swell in recent days There have been signs of heavy traffic remaining in some cities like London Prof Yvonne Doyle: … Read more